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28 July 2012 @ 08:22 pm
Your Favorite Stories  
And yes, it really is that hard to narrow it down. (Of course!) That being said, what are your favorite stories in this fandom? I limited mine to six, because otherwise it would become a VERY long list, but there is no punishment for posting more. :-) Your choices could be there for personal reasons, excellent writing, you like the theme, whatever. You don't have to think that anyone else will appreciate it as much as you do. Maybe it includes stories you think fandom has overlooked. Doesn't matter. This is your opinion and whatever you say goes!

Offer any appropriate warnings. Include links so that everyone else in the bar can enjoy your choices!

This is sort of my version of the all-inclusive, open invitation, day-late Friday Fic Recs. :D Mods, please let me know if this needs to be altered in any way!



My Favorites: using categories made it easier for me to narrow it down. You can choose however you want. :-)

Finally Get Together: Rest for the Weary At FF.net by [livejournal.com profile] workerbee73
I eat up this theme like cupcakes at a Weight Watchers convention, but this is my favorite. It's in character, believable and ultimately satisfies my need for genuine-without-being-sappy fluff. :-)

Hurt/Comfort: Partners At FF.net by Dr. Nat
Clint endures torture b/c he won't give up Natasha. She goes to save him. Yes, it is that awesome.

Crossover: Brown & Gold At AO3 by [livejournal.com profile] cybermathwitch
Crossover with the Dragonriders of Pern. Darn near perfect cross between the two.

AU: Naked Pantomime in the Dark At AO3 by samalander
High school AU set in a high school Drama department. Yes, I'm a high school Drama teacher. Yes, I'm biased. Yes, it's still a really, really well-written AU. :D

Crack: Cupid At FF.net by AlphaKantSpell
Clint is a Cupid (complete with tiny wings). The premise is freakishly brilliant and well-written – it's almost scary good. Occasionally a little OOC, but I just don't care.

Secret Relationship: Hallelujah At FF.net by starstrucklilly
They're not trying to hide their relationship; the others just don't see it. The way they're found out is one of the VERY BEST ways EVER. (Sequel to Between, which is also very good, but which you don't have to read to appreciate Hallelujah.)

There are obviously many others that I love, but I'm hoping keeping it to a manageable number will enable everyone to respond and share the love. I hope you do!
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[identity profile] chrisfaithalin.livejournal.com on July 30th, 2012 07:40 pm (UTC)
This is so hard because I just devour stories when I get excited for a fandom, like I did with this one, and I don't really rank them. Especially with this one where there is so much talent floating around (this ship is yacht). But there were a couple that have stood out and imprinted on my brain for being especially memorable.

1. we were emergencies (http://archiveofourown.org/works/405828) by gyzym
Basically, Clint has a memory of a relationship with Natasha and she doesn't and they have to figure out which one had their memory messed with. This story is just epic and is perfect in every way. It's angsty, but doesn't drown in it. I love what somebody posted about this story being a "classic" for this fandom. It really is.

2. Of Languages (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8138868/1/Of_Languages) by QueenRiley
This is a great story that pieces together the observations of the team on Natasha and Clint's relationship. I like the lack of focus on romance, but more on the complete trust between them and how they need to trust the team. Bruce in this is amazing.

3. The Exchange (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8238191/1/) by SLynn
This is just a general Clint story about how he exchanges books wherever he goes. I love this story and the what he notices about people's reading habits. Anything by SLynn is really good and she has a knack for both Clint/Natasha stories but just general Clint stories as well.

4. if ever two were one (http://thoughts-to-ink.livejournal.com/769.html)by kuhori_rei
Five times the Avengers find out Clint and Natasha are married. This one made me actually laugh out loud so many times. And taxes are now a part of my elaborate Clint and Natasha head canon.

5. Two Truths and a Lie (http://www.archiveofourown.org/works/435761)by hannasus
This is a Budapest story, but to me it is the ultimate one. I love this one the most and comes up with very clear distinctions as to why they remember it differently. I love this story.

6. Fearful Passage (http://archiveofourown.org/works/445806/chapters/762595) by rayruz A mission goes terribly wrong and Clint has to deal with the aftermath. I love the team in this one and Clint just needs a hug. It's super angsty...not going to like I cried like a bitch baby in chapter 2 and I normally don't cry from ff. But, so good and satisfying.
[identity profile] jacedesbff.livejournal.com on July 30th, 2012 09:30 pm (UTC)
Oh, my goodness, I am so onboard with your fic recs. :-) Of Languages is AMAZING! And the taxes scene with the glasses on Clint's nose? Yep, SO part of my canon now. :-) AND Two Truths and a Lie! AND The Exchange! Love, love, love, love it!!!
http://lar_laughs.livejournal.com/[identity profile] lar_laughs.livejournal.com on July 31st, 2012 04:43 am (UTC)
Second the love of Of Languages. Gosh, that was beautiful!
[identity profile] kuhori-rei.livejournal.com on July 31st, 2012 02:22 am (UTC)
Aw, thank you for the rec! :)
[identity profile] queenriley.livejournal.com on August 1st, 2012 01:31 am (UTC)
You recc'd me! I... just... I'm all flustered! Thank you!

And to rec me amongst such wonderful stories, to boot. I laughed so hard at if ever two were one that I actually had to read passages out loud to my spousal person.

And thank you for introducing me to SLynn and The Exchange. I fell in love with her headcannon here. Brilliant!